The Golden Ravager

Been a while, huh? Sorry it took so long, I was working on the plotline and gauging the interest of a story of this nature. So here's as a valentine present from me to all of you. New chapter for you all.

BeastofTruth does not own Naruto or Guardians of the Galaxy

"Hey, aren't you a bit young to be in here?"

Naruto glanced up at the barkeep.The bartender was a bipedal fish-like creature. It had a bulbous head with three red fin-like crests running down its length. The bartender had a hefty muddy colored body that seemed to hide his strength. Naruto gave the barkeep an annoyed look.

"Really? This doesn't seem like a place where that matters."

The bartenders silted eyes and the gills on its neck fluttered as it gave into a mirthful clicked laughter.

"Kikikikiki, you got me there kid. Let me get you something to get started on."

Naruto gave a confused look towards the barkeep. Even though most bar was made from a nice metal he had never seen before and having a gambling area in the corner, the bar still gave off the feeling of being a dump.

"Um, thanks, but I have no money on me at the…"

The aquatic barkeep gave another one of its odd laughs as its thick arms moved at inhuman speeds to make its concoction.

"Kikikiki, have no worries about it boy. I've seen enough of Yondu's boys to know one from sight alone. The uniform helps of course. You're a bit younger than his usual recruits, but I'll put it on his group tab."

Naruto gave a small wince as he was reminded of his current situation. After all, it was because of his "new crew" implanting something in his head that he was able even understand the barkeep. He gave a quick look of his new "uniform". He was wearing a black muscle shirt and slacks. He also had a dark red vest- coat mix. He was also given heavy combat boots and gloves to wear.

Altogether, not enough orange for his taste.

He gained a grim look as he recalled how he ended up in this position.

Flashback

"What?"

Yondu gave a wicked smile at the confused entrapped Naruto. The boy was confused and weak after his operation, so he won't be able to give much of a fight if he tried to break out. Not that he would have anywhere to go at that point.

"It's not that difficult to understand. Your father was a…employee who screwed me on many deals that would have made us a lot of money. He never paid us back before his death. Now we put a lot of work finding you after we were informed of your existence…."

"Sounds like bullshit to me."

Naruto was punished for his comment as Yondu whistled and the pointed shaft moved closer, starting to scratch Naruto's neck.

"You calling me a lair, boy?"

Naruto would normally argue, but he thought better of it.

"Now, I'm a reasonable man. I don't expect you to have any type of currency that accepted within the civilized galaxy. However, what I need is man power. So what I offer that you work off the debt. Sounds like a fair deal to me. You get explore the know galaxy and see things no one else on your little planet has seen, and I get a new recruit. Sound good to you?"

Naruto gave the blue alien a semi-defiant look.

"What if, you know, I don't want to?"

Yondu gave Naruto a stern look.

"Boy, I'm giving you a chance here. I can play nice or I can be rough. There are groups out there that would be all too happy to pay me for a chance at an underdeveloped planet like yours. They would kill all the indigenous life then strip the planet bare. Your race wouldn't even have a chance to respond before their cities are burned to the ground. Now I will ask again, boy. Will you work for me, or do I have to take my business somewhere else?"

Naruto kept up his defiant look before letting out a sigh. While he know everyone in Konoha was strong, but he didn't know how they would react to the weird weapons the man and his flunkey had shown. As Naruto felt a wave of information rush through his head about common weapons of the galaxy, he knew he didn't have much of a choice. Yes, there would be a fight, but it would end quickly if the people of the galaxy decided to get serious. At least he'll get another adventure out of this.

"Ok, fine. How much do I have to work off?"

Naruto did not like the smile the blue man gave him

Flashback end

Six million credits. Naruto had to work off the total of six million credits. He didn't know the exact exchange rate or monetary worth of credits but he could imagine that six million was still a lot.

Naruto was told to wait here for his new crew members to pick him up as Yondu's ship refueled. Naruto was starting to get impatient. Naruto was ready to stand up when the barkeep put a drink in front of Naruto. The drink was a strange violet color and was giving a hissing sound. Naruto gave the drink a look before giving the bartender a worried look.

"Um, is this safe to drink?"

"Kikiki, don't worry, kid. That's the basic drink we give out around here."

Naruto gave the hissing drink one last worried look before deciding to drink it. After all, the barkeep seemed like a nice enough guy. Naruto drank it in one quick chug. He expected it to burn, but the drink seemed to have a soothing sensation. It had a nice fruity flavor.

"It's really good…."

That was the point he started to feel color.

Outside the bar

"I am Groot."

"I know, he isn't what I expected either."

Both Rocket and Groot looked at the child who was now laying on the ground looking at his hands.

"I Am Groot."

The child looked at Groot with wide eyes.

"Walking Tree! Tell me your secrets!"

Rocket gave a face palm as the child started to inspect Groot. The sound Rocket made caused the child to notice him.

"Walking tanuki! Tell me is it true that you have such large balls you have to carry them around?!"

Rocket did not like the kid so far.